Beehive State News

Analysis: Utah among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Beehive State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Beehive State News shows that Utah is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Utah Agriculture Commissioner Craig W. Buttars announces retirement after four years

By Beehive State News | Feb 6, 2025

Commissioner Craig W. Buttars of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) has announced his retirement, concluding four years of service to the State of Utah.

Utah inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Beehive State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Utah experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Utah State Elections Department Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Beehive State News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Utah State Elections Department regarding the upcoming spring elections candidates for office on February 5, 2025.

UDOT adapts to warm winter with diverse road maintenance efforts

By Beehive State News | Feb 5, 2025

Despite the lack of snow in Utah's valleys this winter, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) maintenance crews remain active.